The Mesa County Department of Human Resources has scheduled a community summit to support those who support youth.

The summit is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Colorado Mesa University Center ballroom in Grand Junction.

“The goal of this summit is to bring together social caseworkers, service providers, foster and kinship families and others involved with children and youth in foster care to increase communication and work together to support children and families in the community,” said Joe Kellerby, director of the child welfare division of the Mesa County Department of Human Services.

The summit will feature Ginger Johnson, a motivational speaker who will discuss the importance of human connections. Caseworkers, foster parents, service providers and others will present breakout sessions.

For more information, visit https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/human-services/child-welfare/mesa-county-annual-community-summit